Thirdly, even if Luke could tell the other party was lying, there was no evidence to prove it. Pointing it out wouldn't matter if the other party denied it, and Luke would end up in a passive position.
What Luke needs to do now is gather more clues and evidence to uncover the truth that Thomas Colley is hiding.
...
Rochelle Horn's ho.
"Knock knock..."
A mont later, the door opened.
It was Christian Horn, Rochelle Horn's wife, who opened the door.
She had previously t Luke at the Robbery and Murder Departnt.
Christian Horn looked at Luke and Xiao Hei with so surprise, "Captain Li, why are you here?
Is there a result in my husband's case?"
Luke observed her, the woman's face looked a bit haggard, her ntal state not very good, "Yes, there has indeed been progress in your husband's murder case. We've co today to look through his belongings, hoping to find so new leads."
"Please co in." Christian Horn stepped aside, inviting Luke and Xiao Hei to sit on the sofa in the living room, "What of my husband's belongings do you want to see?"
Luke's gaze scanned the living room, "Can I take a look around the house?"
"I'm sorry, apart from my husband's belongings, there are also mine and the children's, especially my little girl.
I'm truly sorry, it's really inconvenient for that." Christian Horn showed an embarrassed expression and suggested, "Captain Li, how about a cup of coffee first while I go fetch my husband's things?"
"That's fine too.
No need for coffee, we had so on the way here." Luke politely declined.
"Excuse for a mont." Christian Horn nodded and then went into a bedroom on the ground floor.
Xiao Hei whispered, "Why does she seem a bit cold to ?"
Luke didn't answer because their purpose for coming this ti was to investigate the two hundred thousand US dollars Thomas Colley had paid Rochelle Horn.
Christian Horn's attitude indicated she had already found that money and guessed Luke and others' intention for coming.
After a while, Christian Horn ca over with a cardboard box and placed it on the coffee table, "These are all my husband left behind, I...
I had put them away earlier but haven't decided how to deal with them.
If you need them, just take them."
Luke flipped through the items in the box, which included photo albums, books, and so docunts, but not much, "Is this all?"
"There are also so clothes and tools, but they are kept in the garage." Christian Horn finished speaking and then changed the subject, "Captain Li, have you found the murderer of my husband?"
Luke nodded, "Sort of, the situation is a bit complicated."
"What do you an?"
"It's very likely your husband didn't die by homicide, but by suicide."
Christian Horn shook her head, "That's impossible, my husband wouldn't commit suicide. We had a good relationship and two lovely children.
I understand him, he wouldn't leave us alone."
Luke said, "After your husband lost his job, he lost his source of inco and had to rely on gambling to cover household expenses. At first, he won so money, but later lost more.
In desperation, he took out high-interest loans and beca a drug trial participant to repay them.
However, he still couldn't repay the loans. For the past six months, he lived under great stress and pressure.
At this ti, soone approached him with a way to make money, claiming that as long as his death was related to the trial drug, the pharmaceutical company would have to pay compensation.
Furthermore, the person promised him two hundred thousand US dollars.
Mrs. Christian Horn, have you ever seen that two hundred thousand US dollars?"
Christian Horn's eyes flickered, sweat appearing at her temples, shaking her head, "No, I haven't seen it... If we had that much money, I wouldn't be worrying about our future life."
Luke watched her, clearly sensing her panic, and advised, "Madam, I suggest you search carefully again, perhaps it's just lying forgotten in so corner."
Christian Horn stood up and stepped back, "You must be mistaken, we don't have that much money at ho."
Luke also stood up, "Do you mind if we search the place?"
"I refuse." Christian Horn walked to the door and opened it, "Please leave my house imdiately, right now."
Luke flashed his search warrant, "I suggest you take another good look. Otherwise, we'll have to do it ourselves.
I believe you don't want to be caught with charges of harboring stolen goods."
Christian Horn covered her mouth, "Why are you doing this to ? My husband is already dead, we have no one to rely on...
Do you want to see us wandering the streets?
Why not give us a way out?"
Luke put away the search warrant, "Mrs. Christian Horn, I understand your situation, but keeping ill-gained money might not be a good thing.
Can you comfortably spend it?"
"I have no other source of inco now, this money was exchanged for my husband's life, I'm begging you…"
"I know your life is difficult, I have a way to help you, but not with that two hundred thousand US dollars."
"Can I trust you?"
"My patience is limited.
You know, I have the right to search on my own accord."
"I'll go get it."
Christian Horn took a deep breath, hesitated for a mont, then went down to the basent, and when she erged again, she was holding a travel bag that looked very heavy.
Reluctantly, Christian Horn placed the travel bag on the coffee table and unzipped it, "It's all here."
Xiao Hei bent down to inspect; it was twenty bundles of brand new green bills.
Luke then picked up a notebook next to him, opened it, and found it contained Rochelle Horn's diary, which recorded his psychological journey to suicide, similar to what Thomas Colley described.
Luke closed the diary, "When did you find the diary and money?"
"Yesterday, when I was tidying up my husband's belongings, I discovered the money and the diary. I considered handing them over to the police, but… my children and I desperately need that money."
Luke nodded, "I know your life isn't easy, and I don't want to take the money away, but the suspect who gave the money to your husband has been caught.
His testimony is on record, and the money must be docunted."
"Oh my God, how will we live in the future?" Christian Horn began to sob quietly.
"I have a way that might help you get so money. It may not be much, but it should be enough for you to live for a while."
Christian Horn looked at Luke with an expectant expression, "What way?"
"Kerman Pharmaceutical Company."
Christian Horn thought for a mont, "Are you suggesting we sue Kerman Pharmaceutical Company?"
Luke shook his head, "The case has beco very clear up to now. Your husband knew full well that drinking and drug use were prohibited during the drug trial phase, but he did it deliberately to defraud compensation from Kerman Pharmaceutical Company.
The police have already investigated this; that thod won't work."
"Then what should I do?"
"I can help you have a settlent with Kerman Pharmaceutical Company. You can explain your family's difficulties, and maybe they would be willing to offer so humanitarian compensation." Luke was not benevolent but knew the current situation at Kerman Pharmaceutical Company was not good, and negative news had troubled their company greatly.
If at this ti, the deceased's widow stood up and spoke, dispelling rumors about Kerman Pharmaceutical Company's illegal human experints, it would benefit Kerman Pharmaceutical Company and could sowhat improve its image.
Moreover, a small amount of money would an nothing to Kerman Pharmaceutical Company, but it would be crucial for Christian Horn's family's livelihood.
Both parties get what they need, benefiting everyone.
Luke believed that the executives at Kerman Company would surely agree.
Christian Horn could also receive so money, ensuring her and her children's survival, killing two birds with one stone.
Of course, Luke was rely introducing them, and the specifics needed to be negotiated by them.
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